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Monday 8 February 2016

Changes to research block grants announced in the National Innovation and Science Agenda

On 7 December 2015 the Australian Government released the National Innovation and Science Agenda. The Agenda will ensure that high quality research drives innovation that saves lives, answers social and environmental imperatives, improves economic productivity and growth, and creates the jobs of the future.

The Agenda includes a measure introducing new arrangements for the Research Block Grants, commencing in 2017. The new measure is in response to the Review of Research Policy and Funding Arrangements led by Dr Ian Watt AO.

More information about the Agenda is available at innovation.gov.au. The Research Block Grant fact sheet is attached for your information.

The Government has committed to consult with universities and other stakeholders on new programme guidelines in 2016.


If you have any questions regarding the consultation process or new arrangements, please contact Dr Terry Bowditch on 02 6240 7519 or email RBGrants@education.gov.au.


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